Time is Running Out To Register for the Annual Conference

It’s not too late! You can still register for the 2014 ASPR Annual Conference. Don’t miss out on the only national conference focused specifically on the needs of in-house physician recruitment professionals. Over the last few months we’ve shared details with you about the many topics that will be presented in Minneapolis ranging from recruitment, onboarding, and retention to medical staff planning, compensation models and healthcare reform. There is something for everyone - no matter how long you’ve been in the field.

Summer Issue of JASPR Now Available

The Journal Committee is pleased to announce that the summer issue of the Journal of the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters is now available online. Read the entire issue online or download a .pdf. Here are some highlights from this issue:

The Journal Committee is always looking for new articles and topic ideas. If you would like to submit an article or idea for JASPR, please contact the JASPR editors.

Annual Conference Sneak Peak: Things to Do and Places to Eat in Minneapolis

Arriving early? Staying after the conference is over? Looking for something to do with your free time? There are a variety of things to see and do in downtown Minneapolis and the surrounding area. Whether you desire a shopping excursion, an outdoor adventure or want to immerse yourself in the arts, you’ll have no trouble finding something to keep you busy.

Minneapolis is home to several world-class museums. Home to over 80,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of world history, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts inspires wonder, spurs creativity and nourishes the imagination. Internationally recognized as a leading arts venue, Walker Art Center presents contemporary visual arts and design exhibitions; dance, theater and music performances; and film screenings.

Like to shop?
Home to the trendiest discount retailer and largest shopping complex in the country, it’s no surprise that people come from all over the world to shop in Minneapolis. Aside from Target and the Mall of America, you can enjoy shopping at the many chic boutiques, malls and diverse retail districts located around the city. Spend a few hours or an entire day hunting for bargains at places like Albertville Premium Outlets, Candyland, FinnStyle and Nicolett Mall. With no sales tax on apparel and shoes, you may even need to bring an extra suitcase for all of your purchases!

Food and wine
With four distinct seasons and dozens of international culinary traditions, Minneapolis restaurants offer farm-to-table experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Take the short drive to area orchards and farms, or one of the local Minneapolis Farmer's Markets, for just-picked produce and local specialties. Sit down to a meal by an internationally-known chef at a Minneapolis restaurant where farm fresh ingredients inspire many local chefs. Last year alone, four local chefs were nominated for the James Beard Award - the Oscar of culinary - including Tim McKee of La Belle Vie and Solera, and Alex Roberts of Restaurant Alma and Brasa Rotisserie. Experience the flavors of Sweden, Germany and Poland -- or Somalia, Vietnam and Mexico. From fine Minneapolis restaurants to local fairs, you'll find a culture of locally-grown, globally-inspired foods that nourish body and soul.

Welcome to Our Newest Corporate Contributor: Byron Locums

The growth and success of ASPR is attributable in large part to the support of ASPR’s Corporate Contributors. Please join us in welcoming our newest Silver Corporate Contributor: Byron Locums. If you do business with this company, please thank them for their support. When you have a need for products or services, please consider our Corporate Contributors, many of which offer discounts to ASPR members.

Bryron Locums understands each facility has unique staffing challenges. That is why they work closely with in-house physician recruiters to find candidates who best fit your needs. They are different from other companies in that they employ physicians as part of their recruiting team to help screen out nightmare candidates. It ensures they send you only the best of the best!

August Webinar: Stress Less! Know How!

Stress, tight deadlines, other people’s expectations and challenging requests are just part of your daily job as a physician recruiter where you have little control over outcomes. But what you have control over is who you are being and how you respond to the circumstances; that is always your choice.

This webinar is designed to provide you with practical solutions that you can immediately apply to reduce your stress, increase your job satisfaction, and get more done.

Learning Objectives:
During this webinar, you will learn and discuss:

The 3 main stress categories and the 3 simple responses you have no matter what life and work throws at you.

Concrete solutions on how to control the following stressors:

Being asked to take on more responsibility or work.

Frustrations with key stakeholders not doing their part during the recruitment process.

Download the Annual Conference Mobile Application

ASPR is excited to present the conference mobile app once again! Special thanks to Assurgent Medical for sponsoring the mobile app. The app will offer you easy access to the conference schedule, speaker bios, attendee profiles, exhibitor lists, exhibit hall and hotel maps, and will allow you to receive important alerts regarding conference events.

There are a couple of ways to download the mobile app. You can open the following link on your mobile device browser (http://eventmobi.com/aspr2014) or you can scan the QR Code to the right.

After a few seconds you should see a small pop-up prompt where you can "add to home screen." This will install the app on your device. You can also bookmark the app on your computer so you can easily access the agenda and other event-related information prior to the conference in one easy click. For tips on saving the app on your mobile device or tablet, please reference this user guide.

NOTE: For Apple device users, you will not get an automatic popup, but will need to tap the menu bar where the time is displayed to get the share icon. From there, you can add the app to your home screen.

Once you download the app, you can edit your profile directly from the app by selecting “Attendees” and then selecting the “Add/Edit Profile” option at the top. Enter any information you want to share with others. Please note: Your email address will not be visible to others.